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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded August 10, 2012, hosts George Ortega and Enel explain how both causality and randomness (otherwise known as unpredictability, acausality, and indeterminism) prohibit free will, and why conceptually and empirically there is no third alternative to these two possibilities Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded August 10, 2012, co-hosts George Ortega and Enel describe why we humans are not "ultimately" responsible because we were created by God. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega spearheaded the huge buzz... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, hosts George and Nomi talk extemporaneously with guest John Davis about how not just our human will, but all of reality, is subject to the fundamental process of cause and effect. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on August 10, 2012, co-hosts George Ortega and Enel explore how ostensibly intelligent and educated individuals, and major societal institutions, fail to grasp the quite elementary conclusion that causality completely and unequivocally makes free will impossible. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on April 12, 2012, host George Ortega explains why interpretations of quantum mechanics that conclude quantum mechanics to be acausal do not present opportunity for human will to be free. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on July 13, 2012, George Ortega and his new co-host, Enel, go through the basics of what we mean when we say "free will," and why such a prospect is impossible. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will presents part 4 of 4 of a talk that Jonathan M.S. Pearce delivered to the South Hampshire Humanist Society refuting free will. As the beginning of each episode asserts through a quote by American philosopher John Searle, demonstrating to the world that free will is an illusion 'would be a bigger revolution in our thinking than Einstein, or Copernicus, or Newton, or Galileo, or Darwin. It would alter our whole conception of our relation with... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, hosts George, Nomi, and John talk with guest Dr. Kurt Johnson about how various conceptions of the human self relate to human will. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega spearheaded the huge buzz about free will that... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on August 10,2012, co-hosts George Ortega and Enel discuss how society's overcoming the illusion of free will would lead to a more intelligent, effective, and compassionate criminal justice system. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on August 2, 2012, hosts George and Enel explain that although human will is not free, we must nevertheless uphold ethical and legal standards. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega spearheaded the huge buzz about... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will presents part 3 of a talk that Jonathan M.S. Pearce delivered to the South Hampshire Humanist Society refuting free will. As the beginning of each episode asserts through a quote by American philosopher John Searle, demonstrating to the world that free will is an illusion 'would be a bigger revolution in our thinking than Einstein, or Copernicus, or Newton, or Galileo, or Darwin. It would alter our whole conception of our relation with the... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, my new co-host, Enel, and I talk about the explosion of free will refutations by major magazines like New Scientist, Scientific American Mind, and new books, like best-selling author, Sam Harris' March 3, 2012 book Free Will. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way.... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will presents part 2 of a talk that Jonathan M.S. Pearce delivered to the South Hampshire Humanist Society refuting free will. As the beginning of each episode asserts through a quote by American philosopher John Searle, demonstrating to the world that free will is an illusion 'would be a bigger revolution in our thinking than Einstein, or Copernicus, or Newton, or Galileo, or Darwin. It would alter our whole conception of our relation with the... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will presents part 1 of a talk that Jonathan M.S. Pearce delivered to the South Hampshire Humanist Society refuting free will. As the beginning of each episode asserts through a quote by American philosopher John Searle, demonstrating to the world that free will is an illusion 'would be a bigger revolution in our thinking than Einstein, or Copernicus, or Newton, or Galileo, or Darwin. It would alter our whole conception of our relation with the... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, hosts George, Nomi and John talk extemporaneously with guest Dr. Kurt Johnson about the scientific and logical evidence that demonstrate free will to be an illusion. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega spearheaded the huge... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, taped December 21, 2012, hosts George and Nomi discuss with guest John Davis what the process of causality means, and why cause and effect make free will impossible. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega spearheaded the huge... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on December 21, 2010, producers Nomi and George, and guest John, talk about what we mean when we say we have a free will, why we don't, and how our personal and societal perspective on human will profoundly impacts our life. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on April 12, 2012, producer and host George Ortega explores how much more amazing and wonderful reality is, human actions being a manifestation of God's, or the universe's, will. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, hosts George, Nomi and John talk with guest Dr. Kurt Johnson the causal, unconscious nature of human will. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega spearheaded the huge buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on April 26, 2012, producer and host George Ortega explains how an investigation into why we make the moral choices we do demonstrates that such decisions are actually made by factors outside of our control. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this Episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, Tarl Warwick addresses the commonly accepted understanding of God as omniscient, and explains why this divine attribute makes free will impossible. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega spearheaded the huge buzz about free... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded April 26, 2012, producer and host George Ortega describes the process of moving from a free will to a causal will perspective in our everyday life. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how Ortega spearheaded the huge buzz... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, hosts George, Nomi, and John talk with guest Dr. Kurt Johnson define what we mean when we use the term free will, and explore the concept as a way of showing it to be incoherent and impossible. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a complete description of how... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on April 2, 2012, producer and host George Ortega talks extemporaneously about why human beings do not have a free will, and why understanding this matters to us personally and globally. Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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n this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on April 26, 2012, producer and host George Ortega presents an 11 minute YouTube video clip by and of Beverly Goldberg discussing the ramifications of the belief in free will on our criminal justice system. Over several centuries the debate over whether or not we humans have a free will languished in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move this very important issue to the public arena in a big way. For a... Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on January 27, 2012, producer and host George Ortega explains why causality, the unconscious, the hedonic and moral imperatives, the fact that we did not create ourselves, the fact that thoughts just pop into our minds, the fact that we are constantly influenced by factors outside of our control, nature and nurture, and the fact that God her/himself does not have a free will, make human free will impossible. Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, taped December 21, 2012, hosts George and Nomi discuss with guest John Davis the various sociological ways to understands why free will is an illusion. Topics: Philosophy, neuroscience, brain, mind, volition, choice, consciousness, freedom, physics,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on April 2, 2012, producer and host George Ortega describes why it would be in the best interest of the 1% richest and most powerful people in the world to help the world overcome the myth of free will in order to minimize hostility and recrimination against them as the Occupy Global Revolution of the 99% progresses. http://www.causalconsciousness.com Exploring the Illusion of Free Will - the first, and only, television program... Topics: free will, free will vs. determinism, free choice, causal will, unconscious will, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on February 7, 2012, producer and host George Ortega explains why fatalism is a mistaken and unproductive reaction to the truth that our lives are completely determined by forces outside of our control. http://www.causalconsciousness.com Exploring the Illusion of Free Will - the first, and only, television program about the causal nature of human will. The world's first, (already successful) initiative to popularize the refutation... Topics: free will, free will vs. determinism, free choice, causal will, unconscious will, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on April 2, 2012, producer and host George Ortega describes what it is like, and the benefits, of losing one's sense of free will. Topics: free will, free will vs. determinism, free choice, causal will, unconscious will, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, producer, writer and host George Ortega presents an original two step refutation of any and all arguments for a free will that relies on the fact that both causality and randomness make free will impossible. http://www.causalconsciousness.com Exploring the Illusion of Free Will - the first, and only, television program about the causal nature of human will. The world's first, (already successful) initiative to popularize the refutation of... Topics: free will, free will vs. determinism, free choice, causal will, unconscious will, cause and effect,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, produced and hosted by George Ortega, was recorded on 08.29.13. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage, including cover stories by New Scientist and Scientific American Mind magazines.... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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R-09-14-12, in this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, co-hosts George Ortega and Enel describe why our world transcending the illusion of free will amounts to a new causal consciousness for our species. Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on 02/07/13, co-hosts George Ortega and Enel discuss the implications of free will belief on how resources are divided within society. Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, produced and hosted by George Ortega, was recorded on 08.29.13. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage, including cover stories by New Scientist and Scientific American Mind magazines.... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on 05/13/13, producer George Ortega explores surrealistic themes surrounding the truth that human will is completely determined. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage,... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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n this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on 05/13/13, producer George Ortega explores the principle of forgiveness from free and unfree will perspectives. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage, including cover... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on 01/17/13, producer George Ortega explains why we never had, donât have, and can never have a free will. Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, produced and hosted by George Ortega, was recorded on 12.12.13. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage, including cover stories by New Scientist and Scientific American Mind magazines.... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, produced and hosted by George Ortega, was recorded on 09.19.13. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage, including cover stories by New Scientist and Scientific American Mind magazines.... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on 06/25/13, co-hosts George Ortega and Enel discuss how free will belief makes unnecessarily painful guilt inevitable. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage, including... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on 02/21/13, producer George Ortega reviews various ways free will can be refuted. Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, produced and hosted by George Ortega, was recorded on 10.07.13. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage, including cover stories by New Scientist and Scientific American Mind magazines.... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on 12/06/12, co-hosts George Ortega and Enel talk extemporaneously about the free will illusion. Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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In this episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, recorded on 03/07/13, producer George Ortega review English idioms that suggest our understanding that free will is an illusion. Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...

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This episode of Exploring the Illusion of Free Will, produced and hosted by George Ortega, was recorded on 11.28.13. The debate over whether humans have a free will languished for centuries in academia. In 2010, George Ortega decided it was time to move the issue to the public arena in a big way. Ortega spearheaded a buzz about free will that ultimately led to an explosion in mainstream media and Internet coverage, including cover stories by New Scientist and Scientific American Mind magazines.... Topics: free will, determinism, free choice, fate, destiny, causal will, unconscious, cause and effect,...